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DOZ
 Post subject: Dunlop SP R7 Tyres
PostPosted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 10:05 pm 
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Thoughts on these mounted to Std S rims and comparison to other semi slick e.g. A032R etc

http://www.vintagetyres.com/item/462/165-70hr10--165-70r10--dunlop-r7-road-race--car-tyre--road-race--tl

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 Post subject: Re: Dunlop SP R7 Tyres
PostPosted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 9:32 am 
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Hi Dan,
I haven't used the Dunlop tyre you mention, but I'm very happy with the DUNLOP MOTORSPORT D93J. Mostly used at trackdays. Available from Stuckey Tyres.

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 Post subject: Re: Dunlop SP R7 Tyres
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Really look the part but absolutely hopeless in the wet. Have them mounted on rosepetals. Ok in the dry but feel like the tread needs buffing off as was needed with the Dunlop R's mentioned above and which I believe was the same compound.
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Thanks guys, not sure Im going to be driving in the wet lol

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Any pics?

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DOZ! I thought you dropped off the world. Welcome back.
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I have them mounted on standard S rims. Their construction is very similar to a semi slick and are a very good tyre in the dry, with an exceptionally soft compound so don't expect them to last too long. I have used them on the track in poring rain on the group C car, and found they had reasonable grip. I would definitely use them again, and in fact am about to order another couple of sets.

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 Post subject: Re: Dunlop SP R7 Tyres
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DOZ! I thought you dropped off the world. Welcome back.


:D :D :D

2 reasons....and they are both boys lol. #dadlife is keeping out of the Minins a bit but I still get on here occasionally. Got to get the Mini prepped for Bathurst :mrgreen:

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Are you buying these locally? If so, how much are they>

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Are you buying these locally? If so, how much are they>

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Not sure yet - need to get wheels painted first. I know miniskirt sell them in SA for $179ea

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I have them mounted on standard S rims. Their construction is very similar to a semi slick and are a very good tyre in the dry, with an exceptionally soft compound so don't expect them to last too long. I have used them on the track in poring rain on the group C car, and found they had reasonable grip. I would definitely use them again, and in fact am about to order another couple of sets.


Cool, do you have a pic with them on the car?

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I've had R7s for about a year and cant complain. mounted on petals and never needed balancing.
North Terrace Tyres in Adelaide are the cheapest vendor in SA.

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DOZ wrote:
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I have them mounted on standard S rims. Their construction is very similar to a semi slick and are a very good tyre in the dry, with an exceptionally soft compound so don't expect them to last too long. I have used them on the track in poring rain on the group C car, and found they had reasonable grip. I would definitely use them again, and in fact am about to order another couple of sets.


Cool, do you have a pic with them on the car?


They are on 28C AKA "Paddy" as photographed in Mini Experience Mag

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low n blown wrote:
I have them mounted on standard S rims. Their construction is very similar to a semi slick and are a very good tyre in the dry, with an exceptionally soft compound so don't expect them to last too long. I have used them on the track in poring rain on the group C car, and found they had reasonable grip. I would definitely use them again, and in fact am about to order another couple of sets.


Cool, do you have a pic with them on the car?


They are on 28C AKA "Paddy" as photographed in Mini Experience Mag


Ok cool, found them in my Muster pics :D

Are the rims painted or powder coated on the front?

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They are painted on the outside in enamel and in Red Oxide behind.

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